SYSTEM FOR GENERATING A DISCRETE LIQUID PHASE IN A CONTINUOUS LIQUID PHASE

The system (1) serves for generating a discrete liquid phase in a continuous liquid phase having a first liquid or a second liquid. The two liquids coexist as separate phases, have different densities and permit a desired mass transfer. The invention provides arranging the system in a container (9) which contains the second liquid forming the continuous phase. The system comprises, in a horizontal length extension, a distributor element (2), in particular a cylindrical tube, and a collection channel (3) for the first liquid. The collection channel has an exit side (4), a collection side (5) and at least one side wall (6) connecting the exit side and the collection side. The side wall (6) produces a connection between the outlet side and a horizontal dripping edge (7). This side wall has an inclination or shape which enables the formation of a liquid film of the discrete liquid phase. In order to increase the stability of the film, the side wall (6) can have a good wettability for the first liquid. The dripping edge or the side wall advantageously has a profiling, in particular toothing (70) for generating the discrete phase in the form of drops which are preferably of equal size on account of their uniform toothing.